Op-ed: 10 Pro-LGBT Religious Women You Should KnowAs the new pope is celebrated today, it's worth noting that not everyone who wears the cloth is antigay. This being Women's History Month, here are 10 LGBT and allied women who are looking out for all of us.By Joseph Ward

Op-ed: My Life as a Gay Boy ScoutGay author Christopher Bram recounts how scouting helped him make it through adolescence and discover his true self.By Christopher Bram

Day of Decision Op-ed: Going SoloWe asked readers for personal stories about how the U.S. Supreme Court's highly anticipated ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act has consequences for their own lives. Jeffrey plans to stay introspective.By Jeffrey Hartinger

Op-ed: Jason Collins, The Great Black HopeThe sports world has been waiting for a gay professional athlete to come out publicly. And there was good reason to hope the moment would star an African-American male.By Reverend Irene Monroe

Op-ed: Why We Need SportsParticipating in a team sport can instill responsibility and confidence in a young person. It can also save that person's life.By Michelle Garcia

Op-ed: A Chuck Hagel for Our TimeThe nation’s first openly gay ambassador, James Hormel, explains why he now supports the Senate confirmation of a man who helped block his own confirmation.By James Hormel

Book Excerpt: They Call Me a HeroIn this excerpt from his new book, the gay intern who worked for Rep. GabBy Giffords recounts the day the congresswoman was shot and how he stepped up to help save her life.By Daniel Hernandez